MolongMicks 17-56.2 HL outback Expanda

[MolongMick]

Well our new toy has arrived. We ordered a 17.56-2 outback expanda in December last year. We finally drove, I mean towed it home yesterday.

We got lots of goodies included, such as:
Awning,
wineguard aerial,
150 litre fridge,
Hot water system,
2 gauge tank monitor,
battery monitor,
2 x 120 watt solar panels with
2 x 100 amp batteries in line,
simplicity suspension,
5 x 245/65R16 tyres,
privacy screens,
2 x fixed bunks with separate curtains,
1 large external hatch under bottom bunk,
cd/stereo with internal and external speakers,
external light on road side of van,
extend draw bar by 300mm,
external gas bayonet,
external picnic table,
12 volt fan for fridge,
3 shelves in robe,
laminex top dining table,
inner spring mattresses front and rear, and
an external shower.

She towed beautifully on the way home and I am very happy with it.

Here are some pickies:

 

[MolongMick]

So far we have bought some extra bits and pieces for the Expanda,

1. ground mat
2. new chairs for the kiddies
3. new bed sheets (full set *Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring* for the bunk beds and drop down beds) (Wifes Orders)
4. new doonas for the kids beds and ours.
5. toaster
6. hand operated food processor
7. trailer lock
8. outside shower tent from oztrail
9. cabling and a 12v socket for cupboard near the door for the tv.

There are still more things to come, but the weather is stopping me from fitting things to my toy.

 

[Turtle]

Well done mate! Sounds like your getting it together.

 

[Turtle]

Also, if you have any trouble with tv reception, try adding a wingman to your winguard. The best $60 we've spent!

 

[chartrock]

Congratulations, Mick. Let the fun begin. :first:

 

[satyoga]

looks great - enjoy setting things up

 

[Brad]

Very nice!! Hey did you order the inner spring mattresses or were they standard? I have seen another post that suggests they are standard in 2012 models.

 

[randl007]

Great van enjoy setting it up we can't wait for ours

 

[bigman0510]

Looks Great!!

 

[MolongMick]

Very nice!! Hey did you order the inner spring mattresses or were they standard? I have seen another post that suggests they are standard in 2012 models.

Thanks. The matresses now come standard, but LED's do not.

 

[crystal674]

Congrats!

Let the good times roll!

Crystalyn

 

[cruza driver]

Well done Mick, I look forward to following your travels :first:

 

[Aremac]

Great looking setup - Congrats!!

 

[BUSH PALACE]

Come on Mick what are you waiting for get out there , dont let work get in your way LOL

Cheers Russell

 

[Turtle]

Hey Mick, Do you know if they have installed the new type flew on your HWS? If your in doubt, take a photo and I should be able to tell.
I installed mine on the weekend and it has made all the difference, reliability every time!

 

[NissPat]

How was the first night in it mate?

 

[Klugerclan]

Hi Mick,

You've got it all, nice work. Did you get Jayco to move the bunk ladder or did you do it yourself ? Ours came up the other end and we moved it ourselves, the jayco reps were scratching their heads thinking it was a sensible idea. Wondering if they are now fitting at the bed-end as standard ?

 

[busybusymum]

Congratulations - Wow looks great so exciting and all the extras - pretty similar to what we have ordered - although we are doing the solar panels afterwards- do you have it under cover - how has it withstood the recent deluge! - no wonder with all this rain you have not been able to get out and do anything!. By the way - what size bed sheets are you getting - I want to get new ones as well - might well fill in the time in the next week or so before we get ours by going and having a look for some! Really keen to see what work you do on it - we might be asking for lots of advice when ours arrives.

 

[Jim and Tab]

thats a great looking van molongmicks.
when is the first trip or did you all sleep in it last night.
congrats
jim/tab and diamond

 

[MolongMick]

Hi Mick,

You've got it all, nice work. Did you get Jayco to move the bunk ladder or did you do it yourself ? Ours came up the other end and we moved it ourselves, the jayco reps were scratching their heads thinking it was a sensible idea. Wondering if they are now fitting at the bed-end as standard ?

Yeah we got everything installed at the factory that we wanted and yes the ladder does come down tha end from the factory now.:dance:

How was the first night in it mate?

It is a bit sad to say at the moment, but we hav not yet tried it out, that should be in about a week and half time when we go for a short trip to Condobolin.

Hey Mick, Do you know if they have installed the new type flew on your HWS? If your in doubt, take a photo and I should be able to tell.
I installed mine on the weekend and it has made all the difference, reliability every time!

I think it is still the old one, they did bend up the top of the outside cage area. I will post up some photos soon.

Come on Mick what are you waiting for get out there , dont let work get in your way LOL, Cheers Russell

I am hanging out to get out there, I will post pickies when it happens.

thats a great looking van molongmicks.
when is the first trip or did you all sleep in it last night. congrats
jim/tab and diamond

We love the way the van looks. We will go in about two weeks for quick trip. We are still setting up the van and installing a few things.